The deal keeps Monday Night Football with the network though the 2021 season.

It also includes extensive online streaming privileges, and expanded highlights packages allowing the network to produce more NFL-themed shows.

However, the deal doesn't include the rights to broadcast any playoff games. The NFL has hinted that the ESPN may one day carry a Wild Card game, but has not promised to move any action off over-the-air networks to cable.

ESPN's partner, ABC, is also not in the rotation to broadcast a Super Bowl.